Holiday Traditions
This tradition involves hanging a plant with white berries and sharing a kiss underneath it.
What is mistletoe
This warm drink, often topped with whipped cream, is a favorite during the holiday season.
What is hot chocolate?
This Roman festival, celebrated in December, is believed to have influenced many Christmas traditions.
What is Saturnalia?
This jolly man in a red suit delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
This popular gift exchange game involves stealing gifts from others during a party.
What is White Elephant?
In this tradition, children leave out stockings for Santa to fill with gifts.
What is hanging Christmas stockings?
This traditional dessert in Britain is made with dried fruits and often set on fire before serving.
What is Christmas pudding?
This historical figure, known for generosity, inspired the modern image of Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
This red-nosed reindeer helped guide Santa’s sleigh through a foggy night.
Who is Rudolph?
This festive drink, often spiked, is a staple at many holiday gatherings.
What is eggnog?
In this tradition, families bake and decorate these sweet treats shaped like people, often using icing and candy.
What are gingerbread cookies?
This sweet bread, filled with candied fruit and nuts, is popular in Italy during Christmas.
What is Panettone?
This poem, published in 1823, introduced many of Santa’s reindeer names.
What is “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (also known as “The Night Before Christmas”)?
This character is the leader of Santa’s reindeer team.
Who is Dasher?
This activity involves wearing themed sweaters, often intentionally tacky or funny.
What is an Ugly Sweater Contest?
This tradition involves hiding a small ornament shaped like a vegetable in the Christmas tree.
What is the Christmas pickle?
This spiced beverage, often served warm, is made with cider or wine and flavored with cinnamon and cloves.
What is mulled wine (or spiced cider)?
This holiday was banned in England during the mid-1600s by Puritans.
What is Christmas?
This character is Santa’s wife, often depicted as baking cookies and helping at the North Pole.
Who is Mrs. Claus?
This classic party game involves wrapping gifts in multiple layers for guests to unwrap one layer at a time.
What is Pass the Parcel?
This country is credited with starting the custom of decorating Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
This German cake, filled with marzipan and dusted with powdered sugar, is a holiday staple.
What is Stollen?
This U.S. president declared Christmas a federal holiday in 1870.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
This snowman comes to life when a magical hat is placed on his head.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
This tradition involves guests bringing a dish to share at a holiday party.
What is a potluck?